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Graduate Certificate in Qualitative Research at University of South Carolina

University of South Carolina, United States

Programme overview

Increase your competitiveness for research positions in higher education and beyond. This interdisciplinary graduate certificate in qualitative research is the only program of its kind in South Carolina. Students with a master's degree in any field will learn to conduct qualitative research from experts and tailor projects to meet their personal interests and career goals.

Faculty: College of Education  |  Department: Leadership, Learning Design, and Inquiry  |  Duration: 9 credit hours  |  Study mode: full-time  |  Location: Columbia, SC, United States

What you will study

Courses focus on theory, method and design across different qualitative research methods/methodologies to prepare you in the study and practice of qualitative inquiry. Advanced courses include ethnography, narrative analysis, participatory action research and qualitative case study.

Career pathways

Potential careers include Researcher.

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Application information

Entry requirements

Admissions (University of South Carolina Academic Bulletin): Applicants with a Master’s degree (or the international equivalent) from an accredited college or university should submit the following materials to be considered for admission to the certificate program: USC Graduate School application form; Curriculum Vitae or Resume; A statement of purpose that expresses the applicant’s specific interest in the Graduate Certificate in Qualitative Research, details their professional goals, and outlines a relevant and well-defined career path; Official transcripts of all previous undergraduate and graduate coursework; Two letters of recommendation from professors or employers. Previously submitted application materials will be accepted for post-Master’s students in good academic standing enrolled in any terminal degree program within the University system; however, a new statement of purpose must be submitted to the Graduate School. In addition, via...

Tuition is charged per credit, so the total depends on the modules you register for each year. Current fees are listed in the official fee schedule.

Duration: 9 credit hours

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